Transporting pets

When you travel with LOT, you can travel with a pet such as a dog, cat or ferret as hand or checked baggage, once the following conditions have been met:

  • The animal to be carried must have an inoculations record and an up-to-date certificate from a vet confirming compliance with the regulations of the country of departure, the destination country and any transit airports.

PLEASE NOTE!

We would advice you to familiarise yourself with the European Union regulations covering travelling with animals.

  • Animals must be transported in a carrier appropriate to their weight and size*
  • Animals being transported in the cabin may not weigh more than 8 kg together with the carrier

Acceptable container dimensions:

  • The B767:: 55 / 40 / 20 cm *
  • The B737:: 55 / 40 / 20 cm *
  • The ATR:: 45 / 30 / 20 cm *
  • The E70, E75 and E95:: 45 / 30 / 20 cm *

* length / height / width

  • Information regarding the accepted dimensions for animal carriers intended for transport in the baggage hold is available from LOT Polish Airlines reservations and sales offices, or from our agents
  • The carrier must be spacious enough to allow the animal to stand, turn around and lie down in a natural position
  • If you intend to transport an animal, you must inform us of the fact no later than 48 hours before departure or while purchasing your ticket. The service carries a fee and payment can be made at either LOT Polish Airlines reservations and sales offices or to our agents
  • The number of animals which can be transported simultaneously on one plane is limited.
  • The transport of other animals as hold cargo can be arranged with LOT CARGO +48 22 606 7777

PLEASE NOTE!

The weight restrictions do not apply to blind passengers travelling with a Guide/Certified Assistance Dog and no container is required in this case. The dog should be on a lead, but need not wear a muzzle. The person travelling with the guide dog should have a muzzle with them.

PLEASE NOTE!

Passengers travelling with a pet in the cabin (PETC) cannot be allocated seats in the first row of the service class.

Detailed information regarding conditions of carriage and fees is available from LOT Polish Airlines reservations and sales offices.

Weight Concept per animal

Weight of animal Travel to/from Poland Travel within Poland
Less and 5 kg 40 EUR 50 PLN
Less and 10 kg 70 EUR 90 PLN
cage size - 55x40x20 cm
More than 10 to 15 kg 100 EUR 120 PLN
Cage size between:
56x41x21 cm and 99x64x69 cm
More than 15 to 20 kg 150 EUR 170 PLN
Cage size: more than 100x65x70cm
More than 20 kg Charged per kg of excess bag Charged per kg of excess bag
Cage size: more than 100x65x70cm

Piece Concept per animal - 1PC excess bag

Between PL and US /CA Charge from US Charge from CA
CHI/ NYC/ YTO 150 USD 160 CAD
Other points in US/ CA 200 USD 215 CAD

Between US /CA and Europe except Poland Israel and Africa Middle East
CHI/ NYC/ YTO 180 USD / 190 CAD 200 USD / 215 CAD 230 USD / 240 CAD
Other points in US/ CA 230 USD / 240 CAD 250 USD / 270 CAD 280 USD / 300 CAD

Guide dogs and other service dogs

Guide dogs – seeing-eye/ hearing, assisting and emotional support dogs are accepted free of charge in the passenger cabin when accompanying a passenger with a disability. Weight and size limitation do not apply and the animal need not be caged. Please remember to notify us of your guide dog 48 hours before departure time. For more details see link